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The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe @theskepticsguide.bsky.social · 1d

Happy Halloween from the SGU! 💀🎃👻

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The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe @theskepticsguide.bsky.social · 12d

Learn more about each item on episode 266!

Results:
Discord: 47%
Instagram: 40%
Bluesky: 72%
Facebook: 58%
Threads: 63%
Twitter: 39%
Rogues: 100%

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The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe @theskepticsguide.bsky.social · 12d

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2: New research indicates that for adults internet access at home is significantly associated with a decreased probability of being involved in a romantic relationship.

Adults with internet access were more likely to have romantic relationships

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The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe @theskepticsguide.bsky.social · 13d

3: New images of the Moon’s surface indicate that the Moon is shrinking – by about 100 meters in the recent past.

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The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe @theskepticsguide.bsky.social · 13d

2: New research indicates that for adults internet access at home is significantly associated with a decreased probability of being involved in a romantic relationship.

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The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe @theskepticsguide.bsky.social · 13d

1: A new analysis confirms that the so-called mitochondrial eve lived about 200,000 years ago.

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The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe @theskepticsguide.bsky.social · 13d

Science or Fiction time! Guess the fiction from 2010 by liking your answer choice in this thread:

1: A new analysis confirms that the so-called mitochondrial eve lived about 200,000 years ago.
2: New research indicates that for adults internet access at home is significantly associated with a decreased probability of being involved in a romantic relationship.
3: New images of the Moon’s surface indicate that the Moon is shrinking – by about 100 meters in the recent past.

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The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe @theskepticsguide.bsky.social · 20d

…were taking antibiotics and found no significant effect.

But you still get credit if you picked 3, because Steve corrected the wording in the episode to “inadequate Vitamin D levels”

Learn more about each item on episode 211!

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The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe @theskepticsguide.bsky.social · 20d

And the fiction is...

2: A new study finds that daily use of kefir, a fermented milk drink rich in probiotics, is associated with a decreased risk of autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis.

The real study looked at kefir use and diarrhea in kids who…

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The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe @theskepticsguide.bsky.social · 20d

3: A new study finds that 70% of US children are deficient in Vitamin D.

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The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe @theskepticsguide.bsky.social · 20d

2: A new study finds that daily use of kefir, a fermented milk drink rich in probiotics, is associated with a decreased risk of autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis.

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The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe @theskepticsguide.bsky.social · 20d

1: New studies find that most people grossly overestimate their ability to resist temptation.

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The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe @theskepticsguide.bsky.social · 20d

Science or Fiction time! Guess the fiction from 2009 by liking your answer choice in this thread

1: New studies find that most people grossly overestimate their ability to resist temptation.
2: A new study finds that daily use of kefir, a fermented milk drink rich in probiotics, is associated with a decreased risk of autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis.
3: A new study finds that 70% of US children are deficient in Vitamin D.

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The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe @theskepticsguide.bsky.social · 27d

Learn more about each item on episode 426!

Results:
Discord: 33%
Instagram: 21%
Bluesky: 4%
Facebook: 33%
Threads: 67%
Twitter: 21%
Rogues: 80%

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The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe @theskepticsguide.bsky.social · 27d

And the fiction is...
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2: A new study finds that subjects were more likely to purchase a lottery ticket if they had just spent money on an expensive item.

The study found that after buying a lottery ticket, participants expressed more materialistic thoughts.

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The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe @theskepticsguide.bsky.social · 27d

3: Researchers find that women are more likely to purchase expensive accessories when they feel threatened in their relationship, and that this strategy works because women are also less likely to pursue a man whose girlfriend has expensive accessories.

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The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe @theskepticsguide.bsky.social · 27d

2: A new study finds that subjects were more likely to purchase a lottery ticket if they had just spent money on an expensive item.

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The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe @theskepticsguide.bsky.social · 27d

1: New research finds that hearing a salesperson flatter another customer causes a negative reaction to the salesperson but increases the desire to buy an expensive item.

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The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe @theskepticsguide.bsky.social · 27d

Today’s Science or Fiction throwback is from 2013. Guess which is the fiction by liking your answer choice in this thread

#scienceorfiction

1: New research finds that hearing a salesperson flatter another customer causes a negative reaction to the salesperson but increases the desire to buy an expensive item.
2: A new study finds that subjects were more likely to purchase a lottery ticket if they had just spent money on an expensive item.
3: Researchers find that women are more likely to purchase expensive accessories when they feel threatened in their relationship, and that this strategy works because women are also less likely to pursue a man whose girlfriend has expensive accessories.

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The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe @theskepticsguide.bsky.social · Sep 24

Learn more about each item on episode 270!

Results:
Discord: 67%
Instagram: 44%
Bluesky: 37%
Facebook: 39%
Threads: 67%
Twitter: 37%
Rogues: 75%

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The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe @theskepticsguide.bsky.social · Sep 24

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2: It is best to study in a consistent and uncluttered environment.

It’s actually better to vary your study environment.

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The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe @theskepticsguide.bsky.social · Sep 23

3: A recent review concludes that there is no evidence to support the notion that different people benefit from different learning styles, such as visual vs auditory.

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The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe @theskepticsguide.bsky.social · Sep 23

2: It is best to study in a consistent and uncluttered environment.

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The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe @theskepticsguide.bsky.social · Sep 23

1: After studying material, self-testing is more effective at enhancing learning than repeated studying.

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The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe @theskepticsguide.bsky.social · Sep 23

Science or Fiction time! Guess the fiction from 2010 by liking your answer choice in this thread

1: After studying material, self-testing is more effective at enhancing learning than repeated studying.
2: It is best to study in a consistent and uncluttered environment.
3: A recent review concludes that there is no evidence to support the notion that different people benefit from different learning styles, such as visual vs auditory.

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